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Re:Annual Production of 1/72 (22mm) scale plastic soldiers, ... by dragonwriter on Wednesday December 17, 2025 @03:18AM (#46299462)
> At 22mm scale the cost of filament is basically negligible (literally pennies)

Even assuming no losses, just by volume, something like $0.10 per figure, and packs of 1/72 scale figures that retail for $20 are often a 20-50 figures.

Re:Annual Production of 1/72 (22mm) scale plastic soldiers, ... by throw3e98 on Wednesday December 17, 2025 @01:25PM (#46303410)
0.10 per figure is a order of magnitude+ overestimate. The paint will cost significantly more than the plastic.